by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2023
Messier 1, the Crab nebula Constellation: Taurus Messier 1, the Crab nebula (NGC 1952) is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus. Its distance from Earth is about 6’500 Ly. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken between March and...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2023
Supernova SN2023bvj Constellation: Leo Minor Supernova SN2023bvj (a.k.a. ATLAS23cgq) was discovered by ALTAS on February 18, 2023. It is located in NGC 3021, a spiral galaxy in Leo Minor, which is about 90 million Ly away. Its magnitude was about 15.9. Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 19, 2023
RCW 58 Constellation: Carina RCW* 58 is a ring nebula formed by the ejecta of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 40 (the central star in the image) in the constellation of Carina. The nebula expands with a velocity of 90 km/s. Link to interactive sky chart. * Rodgers, Campbell...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 11, 2023
Comet C/2022 U2 (ATLAS) near IC 405 and IC 410 Constellation: Auriga This image covers the region near the Flaming Star (IC 405, Sh2-229) and Tadpole (IC 410) nebulae in the constellation of Auriga. It also contains the emission nebula IC 417. Link to interactive sky...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 7, 2023
Messier 105, the Sombrero galaxy Constellation: Virgo, Corvus Messier 104 (also known as the Sombrero galaxy or NGC 4594) is a peculiar galaxy of unclear classification located on the border between the constellations Virgo and Corvus. Its disance from the Milky Way...
